200 popular puppy names for your perfect new pooch

Looking for the perfect name for the newest addition to your pack? You’ll be shouting it in public for over a decade (no pressure…), so to take the pressure off, we’ve collected some of the most common puppy names that will suit a whole host of personalities, quirks and dog breeds…

Popular female puppy names

Thinking about welcoming a female pup into your life? While you’re working your way through your puppy checklist, you’ll need to get thinking about a name for your pooch. We know there’s a lot to do when it comes to bringing a four-legged family member into your home, so to make things a tad easier, we’ve put together a list of some of the most popular female puppy names around. But don’t think we’ve simply scattered any old names here - find each name categorised under trendy, strong, funny, or fluffy and cute and find the perfect match for your new pup.

Popular puppy names for trendy females

Welcoming a cool-as-can-be Collie dog, a fashion-forward Finnish Spitz or a perfectly-pruned Poodle into your life? Okay… point taken, our four-legged friends know nothing about fashion, but sometimes they just exude ‘cool’! If your new furry family member will also be your coolest family member, maybe one of these trendy female puppy names will call yours.

• Beau
• Bling
• Brie
• CiCi
• Demi
• Denali
• Diva
• Dixie
• Frankie
• Ginger
• Indy
• Jet
• Karma
• Kenzi
• Kiva
• Kona
• Latte
• Levi
• Nova
• Oreo
• Pepper
• Piper
• Prada
• Roxie
• Rumor
• Salsa
• Shadow
• Shiloh
• Skye
• Slater
• Spark

Popular dog names for strong females

New pet parent to a water-loving Lab, sturdy Staffie or burly St. Bernard? While we know the name you choose really has nothing to do with your new female dog’s size or strength, we’ve had a bit of fun with putting together these popular female puppy names for your head-strong pooch. 

• Abby
• Adele
• Annie
• Bella
• Blue
• Casey
• Charlie
• Coco
• Dare
• Ellie
• Eli 
• Emmy
• Evie
• Georgia
• Grace
• Hattie 
• Haley
• Hazel
• Hope
• Jenny
• Jenna
• JoJo
• Josy
• Joy
• Kyra
• Lacie
• Luna
• Lilly
• Lucy
• Lola
• Molly
• Nala
• River
• Ruby
• Spirit
• Spring
• Star
• Summer
• Tessa

Popular puppy names for cute and fluffy females

And if you simply couldn’t resist welcoming a ball of fluff with four legs into your home, we can’t say we blame you! Here we’ve found a few popular puppy names that might suit your new Yorkie, Goldendoodle or Corgi puppy like a paw-shaped glove. 

• Belle
• Birdie
• Daisy
• Lucky
• Lulu
• Mia
• Millie
• Peach
• Penny
• Scarlett
• Sophie
• Teddy
• Winnie

Popular puppy names for funny females

Welcomed a new puppy whose favourite object is their tail, thinks they’re Mo Farah when asleep or resembles Bambi more than your puppy while navigating the kitchen floor? Great. If you’re a new pet parent to a funny-as-can-be Field Spaniel, Greyhound goofball or a clumsier-than-ever Cavador, you’re in the right place. Explore these popular female puppy names for your lovable tomfool of a pooch.

• Bogey
• Chaos
• Dash
• Happy
• Moose
• Mojo
• Riot
• Storm
• Trip
• Zip
  

Popular male puppy names

Recently adopted a new male pup? We’ve put together some of the top puppy names for the new four-legged furry friend in your life to make the difficult choice a touch easier for you. Whether they’re energetic, trendy, reserved or cute and fluffy, find a name here to suit their personality.

Popular puppy names for energetic males

Opening your arms to a jaunty Jack Russel, Spaniel with a spring in their step or a Vizsla with a zest for life? Here are a few popular male puppy names for the new energetic pooch bounding into your life at full speed.

• Ace
• Apollo
• Aspen
• Bailey
• Beamer
• Bear
• Buster
• Chaos
• Buzz
• Cash
• Chase
• Crush
• Dare 
• Dash
• Flash
• Gator
• Harley 
• Hunter
• Jet
• Karma
• Laser
• Leo
• Loki
• Max
• Moose
• Mojo
• Ollie
• Ranger
• Raven
• Riot
• Rocky
• Sam
• Scout
• Slater
• Spark
• Strider
• Tally
• Tango
• Tank
• Token
• Thor
• Trip
• Trooper
• Tucker
• Tux
• Whip
• Wyatt

Popular puppy names for trendy males

Will your new pup become the coolest pooch on the block? Whether they’ve got swagger or they’re simply cool because they’re yours, maybe these popular male puppy names will take your fancy!

• Body
• Bowen
• Brody
• Callaway
• Chilli
• Cody
• Comet
• Cooper
• Cruise
• Diesel
• Echo
• Frisco
• Indy
• Jazz
• Jinx
• Kenzi
• Kiva
• Kona
• Lark
• Levi
• Linx
• Nike
• Nova
• Obie
• Rumor
• Salsa
• Shadow
• Tayla
• Tease
• Tori
• Zeke
• Zeus
• Zip

Popular puppy names for cute and fluffy males

Welcoming a pooch who’s perfect for snuggling? While cuddles on the sofa are great, you need a name for calling them back when they’re preoccupied with their unavoidable sniffing duties at your local dog park. Whether they’re a Goldendoodle, Bernese Mountain Dog or Chow Chow, choose from these cute-as-can-be popular puppy names.

• Buddy
• Dazzle
• Duke
• Lucky
• Jake
• Jax
• Logan
• Milo
• Teddy

Popular puppy names for reserved males

Looking for a puppy name for the new four-legged introvert in your life? We’ve had fun collecting the top puppy names around, and for one reason or another, we thought these would suit a quiet cutie. So, whether you’ve welcomed a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Basset Hound, or German Shepherd, find a puppy name to suit their deep-thinking personality. 

• Addie
• Breeze
• Bruno
• Charlie
• Dawson
• Finn
• Jack
• Jamie
• Jersey
• Louis
• Luke
• Murphy
• Reggie
• Remington
• Riley
• Ripley
• Spencer
• Willow
• Toby

Five tips for choosing your perfect puppy name

1. Imagine yourself calling the name aloud in public.
2. Keep it short and sweet - you’ll only end up shortening it if you go above two syllables!
3. In your opinion, does the name suit your pooch’s personality and looks?
4. Bring your pup home first or make sure you’ve spent extended periods of time with them.
5. Express yourself! While you need to choose something that sticks, this is YOUR new dog, so like the creative dog lover you are, choose a name that resonates with you and your pack.

Want to look outside the box for your new puppy name?

If you're lucky enough to be becoming a canine grandparent and you've got a dog pregnancy coming up, first of all, congratulations. Secondly, it's likely you're after a whole load of names to choose from! Check out these brown dog names for the chocolate-coloured canine in your life, or for something a little more left field, get inspired by the popular children’s animation tv show with these Paw Patrol dog names.